FIELD GUIDE

Rodent Exclusion Field Guide for Kitchens and Utility Areas

Droppings in a cabinet may be discovered far from the exterior opening. This field guide explains how a technician reads travel routes and why trapping, monitoring and repairs need to work together.

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Follow edges and utility routes

Rodents tend to use protected edges, cabinet voids and penetrations for plumbing, gas and electrical lines.

  • Check under sinks and appliances
  • Inspect pipe and cable openings
  • Look for rub marks and repeat droppings
02

Place control devices deliberately

Equipment is placed according to travel, safety and access—not simply in the middle of the room.

  • Keep devices undisturbed
  • Use tamper-resistant equipment where required
  • Record captures and bait consumption
03

Repair after understanding activity

Exclusion closes the route that allowed entry, while monitoring confirms whether activity remains inside.

  • Use rodent-resistant materials
  • Repair door and cabinet voids
  • Continue follow-up until fresh signs stop

Use evidence, not guesswork.

Photos, specimens, dates and exact locations help distinguish a one-time sighting from an active structural pest problem. Product use must follow the Canadian label and should match the identified pest and site.

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